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1220 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005

Provides education on and promotes activity and vitality for preventing and controlling chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and more. Public Education and Information, Advocacy More information:

  • Offers resources in-person, online, or self-pace learning opportunities
  • Includes technical assistance, training, and materials in various formats

4 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
Organizes a council of religious groups to advocate for social justice issues, including environmental, racial, social, and economic concerns. Advocacy
1805 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Helps minority students access higher education and career opportunities. Advocacy, Financial Assistance More information: 

  • Maintains directory of local offices
  • Provides direct assistance to under-resourced students
  • Hosts events to raise funds and awareness of their work

9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21046

Provides information, resources, education, and referrals addressing the root causes of sexual and intimate partner violence. Helplines and Information, Advocacy More information:

  • Offers prevention and education workshops, outreach and awareness events, youth leadership project, and more

1220 L Street Northwest, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20005

Assists with urban tree infrastructures to promote health, employment, and climate resiliency. Public Health and Safety, Advocacy

10665 Stanhaven Place, Unit 206, White Plains, MD 20695
Raises awareness and advocates for programs, education, and laws that affect women and families. Women's Advocacy Groups More information: 
  • Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM
1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2500, Baltimore, MD 21211

Offers research and analysis of state budget and tax priorities, community outreach and grassroots mobilization, and advocacy training. Information and Helplines More information:

  • Maintains an online policy action center that connects residents to legislators and provides alerts

1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20004

Offers information, education, and resources on issues related to housing discrimination. Legal Services, Advocacy

1730 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Suite 812, Washington, DC 20036

Offers information and referrals, conducts research, analyzes policies, develops best-practices, and works to increase awareness of family caregiver issues. Helplines and Information, Advocacy More information:

  • Serves as a coalition of grassroots groups, government agencies, and corporations

840 First Street Northeast, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20002

Provides advocacy for children at the national and regional level Advocacy More Information:

  • Areas of focus include education, mental health, physical health, and family income

7 Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110

Provides research assistance and information to consumer attorneys Advocacy More information: 

  • Does not provide legal counsel or handle individual consumer complaints

80 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Provides assistance, learning opportunities, and resources. Advocacy, Adoption and Foster Services

1725 Eye Street Northwest, Suite 950, Washington, DC 20009

Educates and advocates for fairness in the workplace, quality healthcare, and policies to help balance work and family. Advocacy More information:

  • Works with organizations in the community to educate the public and media on family issues
  • Holds employers accountable to families, conducts legal research, and shapes legislation
  • Offers publications on family matters, medical leave, healthcare, and preventing discrimination

2700 Rayner Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216

Works with residents, groups, institutions, businesses, and agencies to decrease violence in the community and tackle its underlying causes. Advocacy

14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

Provides citizenship initiatives including citizenship education, mentoring and interview preparation, application assistance, and post-naturalization support. Educational Programs, Advocacy

1220 L Street Northwest, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20005

Assists with conservation and restoration by planting trees and improving forest landscapes. Public Health and Safety, Advocacy More information:

  • Works to make forests more resilient to extreme events like drought, wildfires, and diseases

Supports and promotes agriculture while lobbying for roads, bridges, waterways, farmers, and fields. Mentoring and Networking, Advocacy

More information:

  • Represents farmers and community members on agricultural policy issues
  • Addresses taxation, land use, conservation, and food system concerns
  • Open to individuals interested in agriculture and rural living
  • Membership-based organization

9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Provides assistance with ADA compliance, guidance on accessibility issues, and employee training on ADA regulations. Helplines and Information

31 Hopkins Plaza, Room G604, Baltimore, MD 21201

Advocates for disabled veterans, specializing in spinal cord and neurological disease. Also assists veterans wounded outside of service.

Advocacy

700 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Provides information and support to refugees and immigrants to establish housing, community connections, and learning United States culture, laws, and employment.

Case Management, Advocacy More information:

  • Includes immigration legal services, mental health services, children and family services, and more

15 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014

Provides information, education, and advocacy services related to topics that affect women. Advocacy More information: - Helps connect people to local area services - Hosts workshops and fairs to teach about different topics - Looks at problems that affect women and suggests ways to make things better - Supports changes in public policy that improve the status of women

821 North Eutaw Street, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21201

Offers information, training, and events nationally and medical missions internationally to screen for diseases.

Public Education and Information, Mentoring and Networking More information:

  • Offers mentoring programs for training medical students, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical assistance for clinicals
  • Assists young adults to navigate challenges and find success

1220 L Street Northwest, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20005

Promotes the protection and management of forest ecosystems through policy information, technology, and local action. Public Health and Safety, Advocacy

7300 Riverhill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Provides education, referrals, support, and advocacy to help eliminate heart health disparities.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

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  • Focuses on African-American women and women of color

100 West Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Provides policy advocacy services to help women participate fully in society.

Advocacy

More information: - Virtual meetings available